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Rabbit Trap
2025 88 min United States of America, United Kingdom 18+
★5.6
Thriller, Horror, Mystery, Fantasy
Director: Bryn Chainey
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Description
When a musician and her husband move to a remote house in Wales, the music they make disturbs local ancient folk magic, bringing a nameless child to their door who is intent on infiltrating their lives.
Worldwide:
$32,817
Starring
Dev Patel
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Rosy McEwen
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Jade Croot
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Key opinion
The Rabbit Trap is a polarizing folk horror debut that prioritizes an immersive, experimental soundscape over traditional narrative structure. While many viewers praise its tactile atmosphere and technical ambition, others find the plot thin and the reliance on ambiguity frustrating.
| Score | The film’s immersive and tactile sound design serves as its most innovative feature, effectively creating an unsettling, atmospheric experience. | |
| Acting | Dev Patel and the lead cast deliver strong, convincing performances that anchor the psychological tension of the story. | |
| Cinematography | The cinematography effectively utilizes the natural Welsh landscape to build a sense of isolation and period-accurate 1970s aesthetic. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are divided: some appreciate the Lynchian ambiguity and folk-horror symbolism, while others find the narrative thin, monotone, and lacking in resolution. | |
| Pacing | The film's slow-burn, contemplative pacing alienates viewers seeking conventional scares, though supporters find it essential for building psychological dread. |